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Monday, June 30, 2014

I have spent a lot of time the last two weeks visiting one of my favorite places, Atlantic City. Both by night, on an Atlantic City bound Party Bus enjoying the City's Nightlife, and then again by day, exploring great eats, the boardwalk, beach, casinos, pools and more!

And of course when I find something I love I just have to share it!

My visits out there were actually so extensive I am going to split this into multiple posts, and the pictures that didn't make this post you will be able to find on our Pinterest Page on our 'Travel' Pinterest Board. I was trying to make separate boards for each place I visit, but I think it's easier to drop them all in Travel and then just label where each picture was taken!

DJ Nigel Richards keeps tunes & fun flowing on the AC Party Bus!

I boarded the Party Bus above a bit skeptical about how fun Atlantic City Nightlife would be on a Monday night, and I can tell you they don't call it a 'party bus' for nothing my friends, we actually had not one, but three DJ's on board (I would say four technically, but no one knew they had #TheOfficialTwitterPartyDJ on board and I kept that one to myself!), and the 45-foot 'Nightclub-on-Wheels' provided us a curated experience,our own bartender, and a guide to keep the group organized and show us around the city.

Steve kept the Beverages coming! :)

Below: The bus can carry up to 30 passengers and we definitely had a full house and a great atmosphere!

Below: Our first stop was the Hard Rock at Taj Mahal in Atlantic City to have some drinks and a bite to eat!

The picture above was actually taken during my day trip the following week (just thought you'd like to see it from the outside)

Below: Here are some more photos taken at The Hard Rock in Atlantic City:

Above: Couldn't resist getting a shot of this fun neon sign which reads: No Drugs or Nuclear Weapons Allowed Inside

Below: I always like to remind folks, to 'look up', here is the view up above our heads, it reads "Love All Serve All"

Below: Check out the cool guitar above the bar:

Below: Keith Richards Memorabilia at The Hard Rock Atlantic City

Below: Loved the look of the cool stained glass:

We also got to visit the popular night spot Mur Mur at Borgata! But before our group had to depart we had to leave our mark:

I got to return for what was supposed to be an overnight trip, there was a few of us up there and we were assigned to different Casinos, we got Trump Plaza, and I extended my trip and added on a night at Tropicana Hotel and Casino!

On the way to Trump Plaza on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Below: View from our room's window:

Below: After getting settled, it was off on a private jitney as a cocktail reception at the Pool awaited us at Golden Nugget Atlantic City:

Above: Trying to re-create the magic of my shot from 2012, not bad right? This is the view when you look up while sitting poolside, pretty sweet right?

Above: Look up! Check out the chandeliers in the lobby while on my way up the escalator!

Above: The H2O Bar, Poolside at Golden Nugget Atlantic City

Above: DO AC welcomes bloggers

Above: Crowdtap welcomes bloggers

Above: The Ascending Butterfly Editorial Team enjoying the View at the Cocktail Reception at Golden Nugget Atlantic City!

Above: I snapped this shot while I was seated, look at the cool reflection in the clouds of this shot (see the people's reflection on the upper right? And a Way to Go to Golden Nugget, that's how clear the glass I was sitting behind actually was!)

My Take:

I had an amazing time on both the DO AC Nightlife Party Bus and my CrowdTap Atlantic City Experience Sampling, so much so that I extended my stay and stayed at Trump Plaza courtesy of CrowdTap, then at Tropicana the next day on my own, there was so much to see and do both by day and by night! I have been visiting Atlantic City pretty much monthly since I turned 21 as there is always something to see and do and it's literally super easy to get there by bus from the City, it has always been one of my favorite 'staycation' destinations and one I always enjoy especially during Summer. If it's been awhile since you've been there, you should definitely check it out, and visit the Do Atlantic City website to check out events and happenings so you can plan your trip!

There is so much more I got to see and do that I will have to recap this adventure in multiple posts, so consider this an overview, and know there is more to come!

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@mail4rosey - I'll keep adding more photos as time permits, it will take a bit but they will all get up there! What is your hubby into? Poker/Tables? What kind of dining? Each property on the Boardwalk has different strengths. I'd be happy to help point you guys in the right direction!

@Amanda - You are definitely going to see some fun changes and new additions to the Boardwalk, don't forget to check out Do AC's website to check for events and happenings that coincide with your trip dates!

@Laura Grace - I got to visit New Orleans for the Niche Parent Conference inaugural year and fell in love with the City also! One of my fave eateries is Acme Oyster House, long lines, but very much worth the wait, try the 'char grill oysters' they are amazing! I agree about the food it was fantastic pretty much everywhere we went (I created a Pinterest Board for that trip here: http://www.pinterest.com/ascending1/2012-niche-mommy-conference-new-orleans/)

@Savory Experiments - I went to the Boogie Nights inside Resorts and wasn't too impressed (maybe it was an 'off' night). There is another one inside of Tropicana, so I might try that one out! (Dancing is one of my favorite ways to work out!)

Looks like a great time. :) I really have never been on a night out like that but I think my husband would have a blast. I laughed at the nuclear weapons one haha.... guess I would have to leave my nuclear weapons at home?

@lisamc7 - Atlantic City is always evolving and that's one of my favorite things about it. There is just so much to see and do, give yourself a solid week! It's just as equally family friendly as it is fun for singles!

@Tracey - Definitely! You need to get out there! My favorite time period is actually late September or what we call 'Indian Summer' - the high heat of the sun is not so strong anymore, and the temperature is super comfortable!

Atlantic City is one of my fav. places, I love to go to the beach and there,s always ,spas the pools and for those who like site seening there's the light house and acqrium and much more ! Then thers the casino floor !!!!Hey can I go next time lol .

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